strange terrain

[streɪndʒ təˈreɪn]

noun phrasepl: strange terrains

terreno estranho

1. unfamiliar or unusual ground or landscape

The explorers ventured into strange terrain they had never seen before.

Os exploradores se aventuraram em terreno estranho que nunca tinham visto antes.

2. figuratively: unfamiliar or difficult subject matter or situation

Moving to a new country means entering strange terrain socially and culturally.

Mudar-se para um novo país significa entrar em terreno estranho socialmente e culturalmente.

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General Brazilian

terreno estranho

commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts

Rio de Janeiro

terreno estranho

standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'terreno esquisito'

São Paulo

terreno estranho

standard formal usage

Portugal

terreno estranho

standard usage; may also say 'terreno desconhecido' (unknown terrain)

on strange terrain - in unfamiliar circumstances

navigate strange terrain - to deal with unfamiliar situations

venture into strange terrain - to enter unknown territory

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